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Question
Given below are the groups of certain substances of particular categories. Mention the category of group and identify the wrong example giving reason.
Lysol, benzoic acid, DDT, mercurochrome.
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Solution
Lysol, benzoic acid, DDT, mercurochrome
Antiseptics. DDT is a wrong example for this category as it is a disinfectant which is not good for human skin.
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